Roberts Gorden BH-175 Patio Heater User Manual


 
SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY
1 of 59
SECTION 1: HEATER SAFETY
Yo ur Safety is Important to Us!
This symbol is used throughout the
manual to notify you of possible fire,
electrical or burn hazards. Please pay
special attention when reading and
following the warnings in these
sections.
Installation, service and annual inspection of heater
must be done by a contractor qualified in the
installation and service of gas-fired heating
equipment.
Read this manual carefully before installation,
operation or service of this equipment.
This heater is designed for heating nonresidential
indoor spaces. Do not install in residential spaces.
These instructions, the layout drawing, local codes
and ordinances, and applicable standards that apply
to gas piping, electrical wiring, venting, etc. must be
thoroughly understood before proceeding with the
installation.
Protective gear is to be worn during installation,
operation and service. Thin sheet metal parts, such
as the reflector portion of the heater and the various
venting components, have sharp edges. To prevent
injury, the use of work gloves is recommended. The
use of gloves will also prevent the transfer of body
oils from the hands to the surface of the reflector.
Before installation, check that local distribution
conditions, nature of gas and pressure, and
adjustment of the appliance are compatible.
This heater must be applied and operated under the
general concepts of reasonable use and installed
using best building practices.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should
be supervised to ensure that they do no play with the
appliance.
For additional copies of the Installation, Operation
and Service Manual, please contact Roberts-Gordon
LLC.
1.1 Ma npower Requirements
To prevent personal injury and damage to the heater,
two persons will be required for installation.
1.2 Safety Labels and Their Placement
Product safety signs or labels should be replaced by
the product user when they are no longer legible.
Please contact Roberts-Gordon LLC or your
ROBERTS GORDON
®
independent distributor to
obtain replacement signs or labels. See Page 2,
Figure 1 through Page 3, Figure 2.
1.3 California Proposition 65
In accordance with California Proposition 65
requirements, a warning label must be placed in a
highly visible location on the outside of the
equipment (i.e., near equipment’s serial plate). See
label placement drawing on Page 3, Figure 2 for label
location. Avoid placing label on areas with extreme
heat, cold, corrosive chemicals or other elements. To
order additional labels, please contact Roberts-
Gordon LLC or your ROBERTS GORDON
®
independent distributor.